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BK59 EBM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,108 mi
Last recorded47,108 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 EBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 47,108 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 44,121 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 44,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Nearside rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 42,474 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,428 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,297 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 37,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,309 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,362 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 29,345 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,594 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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BK59 EBM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK59 EBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK59 EBM registered?

BK59 EBM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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